Ruggeri agrees Aston Villa move, medical imminent

Italy international Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa and is set for a medical.

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What happened. Matteo Ruggeri has agreed personal terms with Aston Villa, paving the way for a €25m plus €1.5m transfer from Atletico Madrid. He is ready to fly to Birmingham for a medical and sign contracts.

• Ruggeri made 47 appearances for Atletico, contributing seven assists.
• He joined Atletico last summer from Atalanta for €17m plus bonuses.
• Aston Villa are no longer interested in Milan's Pervis Estupinan.

Ruggeri will undergo medical tests and sign contracts in the coming days, completing the move.

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